1. The Press Hotel, Autograph Collection

Hotel details This upscale, newspaper-themed hotel, set in a classic brick building in the Old Port District, lies a half mile from the Portland Museum of Art and 4 miles from Portland International â€¦ More Jetport. The chic rooms and suites are styled as 1920s writers’ offices. They come with wooden floors, city views, vintage desks and marble bathrooms, as well as coffeemakers, free Wi-Fi, flat-screens and minifridges. Some have typewriters. Suites add kitchenettes and/or separate living areas. There’s a free airport shuttle, a posh eatery/bar and a contemporary lobby lounge. Other amenities include an art gallery, a fitness room and chic meeting space.

2. Whitehall

Hotel details Dating from 1901, this refined hotel at the base of Mount Battie hosted poet Edna St. Vincent Millay and other famous personalities. It’s less than a mile from Camden Harbor and a 10-minute â€¦ More walk from downtown. Featuring a mixture of modern and classic furnishings, the bright, polished rooms have free Wi-Fi, iPod docks, iPads and smart TVs, plus coffeemakers and minifridges. They also have shared or en suite bathrooms; some have claw-foot tubs. Suites add sitting areas. Cooked breakfast is complimentary. There’s a formal restaurant, and a lounge with a bar, plus a furnished porch.

3. Homewood Suites by Hilton Portland

Hotel details Set 2.5 miles from Portland International Jetport, this modern extended-stay hotel is 6 miles from the State Theatre, a Moorish and art deco style building dating from 1929.More Homey studios and 1- or 2-bedroom suites feature complimentary Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus kitchens, dining tables, and sitting areas or living rooms with sofabeds. Freebies include a hot breakfast buffet, an airport shuttle, grocery shopping service, and weeknight receptions with snacks and drinks. There’s also an indoor pool, a hot tub and an exercise room, as well as a 24/7 convenience store, a business center and guest laundry facilities.

4. USA Inn

Hotel details This straightforward low-rise motel is a mile from the beach, 4.9 miles from Perkins Cove, and 8 miles from the quaint village of Kennebunkport.More The functional rooms with exterior entrances include free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, as well as minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms feature sliding doors leading to private decks. Amenities include guest laundry facilities and free parking.

Hotel details Surrounded by pines, this relaxed hotel is 3 miles from Acadia National Park, 4 miles from the George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History and 6 miles from Bar Harbor.More Simple, cozy rooms offer free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, along with microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. Parking for cars, trucks and RVs is free, as is continental breakfast served in the modest, country-style dining room. Other amenities include a seasonal outdoor heated pool, a rustic lobby lounge with a fireplace, and guest laundry facilities.

6. Lord Camden Inn

Hotel details This upscale hotel in a brick building in downtown Camden is 3.7 miles from the Camden Snow Bowl ski area and 9.8 miles from the hiking trails at Camden Hills State Park.More The sophisticated rooms and suites with traditional furnishings offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs with premium cable channels and DVD players, plus minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. Some rooms also feature gas fireplaces, and many have private balconies (some with river or harbor views). In-room spa treatments are available for a surcharge. Pet amenities are provided (fee). Complimentary perks include parking and a breakfast buffet. There’s an exercise room.

8. The Press Hotel, Autograph Collection

Hotel details This upscale, newspaper-themed hotel, set in a classic brick building in the Old Port District, lies a half mile from the Portland Museum of Art and 4 miles from Portland International â€¦ More Jetport. The chic rooms and suites are styled as 1920s writers’ offices. They come with wooden floors, city views, vintage desks and marble bathrooms, as well as coffeemakers, free Wi-Fi, flat-screens and minifridges. Some have typewriters. Suites add kitchenettes and/or separate living areas. There’s a free airport shuttle, a posh eatery/bar and a contemporary lobby lounge. Other amenities include an art gallery, a fitness room and chic meeting space.

10. Comfort Inn

Hotel details Located 4.5 miles from Downtown Bangor, this simple 3-story hotel is a mile from Interstate 95 and 5.4 miles from Bangor International Airport, while Bangor Mall is a 1-minute walk away.More All rooms include free WiFi and have en suite bathrooms with showers, as well as flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms feature pull-out sofas, microwaves and minifridges, while suites also have larger sitting areas and cathedral ceilings. Complimentary hot breakfast buffet is provided, and a free shuttle to Bangor Airport is available. The hotel offers computers for guest use and meeting rooms, plus an exercise room, guest laundry and free parking.